Australia's Quarter Acre: The Story of the Ordinary Suburban Garden by Peter Timms

Book Description

Secondhand. Very good condition. Minor wear to book corners and edges. Dust jacket has some light creasing at edges and spine. Interior and binding are excellent.

In this fascinating look at Australia's ordinary suburban block, Peter Timms traces the development of its design, plantings and hidden meanings, explaining how we have used our gardens for pleasure, relaxation and growing our own food.

Dogs and chooks, woodsheds, outside loos, fruit trees, fences and even the illuminated Santa Clause Christmas - Timms has something new and surprising to say about them all. From plots to plants, Timms describes the decline of the manicured lawn and the productive home vegetable garden, as well as our passion for roses and gladioli.

He uncovers how Australia became the world's first great suburban nation and how social and economic developments have altered the layouts of front and back gardens. Above all, Australia's Quarter Acre is a spirited defence of the suburban garden, which is, as Timms so lovingly shows, a valuable and unique part of our national heritage. (back cover)